Amanda Lesher Martin

Amanda L. Martin, daughter of Abram and Mary Horst, was born near Chambersburg, Pa., Sept 7, 1856; died at her home, Maugansville, Md., Jan. 29, 1933; aged 76 y. 4 m. 22 d.

She was united in marriage to John W. Martin who preceded her in death Sept. 16, 1899. To this union were born 14 children; 3 died when small; 1 daughter (Naomi Hege) aged 25 y. also preceded her, leaving 4 small children. The 10 remaining are Levi, Noah, Abram, Amanda, Mary, Mrs. Aaron Keener, Mrs. Henry Hege, Mrs. David Frey, Mrs. Clarence Martin, and Henry. Besides these children she is survived by 42 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

She united with the Mennonite church at the age of 21. During her 33 years of widowhood with a family of 11 children many problems arose, but her courage and faith in God helped her through these years. She will be missed by her family who have enjoyed the Christian training while in the home. In her illness she was patient and submissive, always desiring the Lord's will be done.

Services were held at Bro. Aaron Keener's home, her daughter, also at Reiff's Mennonite Church, conducted by Bros. Moses Horst, David Lesher, and Irvin Lehman. Text, II Cor. 5:1. Interment in adjoining cemetery.

"Beautiful rest for you, Mother,

Well deserved rest for the true;

When our life's journey is ended

We shall again be with you."

GOSPEL HERALD - Volume XXV, Number 47, February 16, 1933 ­ page 990, 991 and 992